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The Asian Tsunami on December 26, 2004.

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Where have tsunamis happened before?

Tsunamis happen on parts of the earth where there is more of a chance of earthquakes (fault lines) or other natural events (like landslides) which would cause the major wave to be created and fostered. More recently, famous tsunamis have been in Southeast Asia (Thailand area) in December 2004, and Japan (located on the Ring of Fire) in March 2011.


What is Krakatoa famous for?

Krakatoa destroyed 165 villages and towns, and 132 seriously damaged. Many thous0and people were injured by the eruption mostly from the tsunamis that followed. The eruption destroyed 2/3 of the islands of Krakatao. At least 36417 people died and the volcano is growing 5 metres per year.


Did Krakatoa exploded 29 September 1884?

No, Krakatoa did not explode on September 29, 1884. The most famous eruption of Krakatoa occurred later, from August 26 to August 27, 1883, which resulted in one of the most violent volcanic events in recorded history. This eruption caused massive tsunamis and significant climatic effects worldwide.


What was mauna loa most famous eruption date?

Mauna Loa's most famous eruption was in 1984, when it erupted for 22 days from March 25 to April 15. This eruption was significant because it was one of the largest eruptions in recent history and caused widespread concern due to its potential impact on nearby communities.


Can a tsunami hit Hawaii?

Yes, a tsunami can hit Hawaii. Hawaii is just located right in the open Pacific Ocean. About 68% of the world's earthquakes and 80% of the world's tsunamis occur there. Hawaii has been hit by many tsunamis in the past. Tsunamis occur most often along countries which border the Pacific "Rim of Fire", or "Ring of Fire'. One end of this region of high sesmic and volcanic activity begins at New Zealand, heading northwest to Indonesia (completely bypassing Australia) and then west to Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, northeast along the Asian coastline, east to North America and then south along the western North American coastline. Roughly horse-shoe shaped, the Ring of Fire extends about 40,000km long, and tsunamis can be generated anywhere along this rim. Hawaii lies right within this path, as witnessed by the volcanic activity on the islands.